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YUV 17T

1979 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 2

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2007
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

185,437 mi
Last recorded185,437 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2006
Typical for 1979 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 279,884 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYUV 17T
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Shadow 2
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 7 Dec 2006 185,437 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2005 183,014 miles

travel on hand brake on limit

play in near side rear hub

How Reliable is the Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 2?

Based on 3,204 MOT tests across 322 vehicles.

78.8%
Pass Rate
378
Miles/Year
49
Year Lifespan
322
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 166
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 107
parking brake recording little or no effort 77
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 74
Brake pipe excessively corroded 57
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YUV 17T is a 1979 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 2 in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1979 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.4% with a typical mileage of 79,884 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 2 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 166 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YUV 17T, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 2 typically stays on UK roads for around 49 years. At 47 years old, this Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YUV 17T registered?

YUV 17T is a 1979 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 2, first registered on 1 March 1979.

Is YUV 17T safe to buy?

The MOT history for YUV 17T shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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